Identifying the parts DSC-P31 | Sony DSC-P51, DSC-P71 specification

Identifying the parts (continued) (DSC-P31)

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APOWER ON/OFF lamp (20) B POWER button (20)

C Shutter button (26) D Flash (30)

E Self-timer lamp (29)/ AF illuminator (31, 97)

F Finder window G Lens

H Tripod receptacle (bottom surface)

•Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5.5mm (7/32 inch). You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having longer screws, and may damage the camera.

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Sony DSC-P51, DSC-P71 operating instructions Identifying the parts DSC-P31

Contents

Model No. DSC-P71/P51/P31 Serial No Enjoying movies For the Customers in the U.S.A Declaration of Conformity For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada For the Customers in GermanyEquipment and receiver Memory Stick N50 For the Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada Trademarks Before using your camera Table of contents Troubleshooting Before advanced operationsAdvanced still image Shooting Advanced still image viewing Identifying the parts DSC-P71 Finder window G Lens Tripod receptacle bottom surface Qs qd qf Finder Identifying the parts DSC-P51 Power Save switch DISPLAY/LCD ON/OFF button Finder Selection mode Identifying the parts DSC-P31 Qs qd qf Qk ql Preparing batteries Charging the batteriesAcceptable batteries Batteries that cannot be used Precautions to be observed when charging the batteries Charging timeCharging the Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries Getting started Battery remaining indicator Power Save functionCharging the Nickel-Metal hydride batteries DSC-P71 Open the Battery cover Insert the batteries Close the Battery coverOpens out Marks inside the battery case Inserting the batteries Inserting the batteries Shooting* still images Model Image sizeNo. of images Playing back** still images Model Using an external power source Using your camera abroad Power sourcesConnect the cable with the v mark facing up Turning on/off your camera How to use the control button Auto Power Off functionPress the Power button To turn off the power Setting the date and time Set the mode dial toPower lamp lights in green and the Clock SET screen appears Setting the date and time Inserting and removing a Memory Stick Open the Memory Stick coverInsert the Memory Stick Close the Memory Stick Deciding the still image size and quality Menu appearsImage size is set Image size and quality Number of images* that can be saved in a Memory StickShooting still images 8MB Basic still image shooting using auto adjustment mode Set the mode dial to , and turn on your cameraPress and hold the shutter halfway down Do not cover the lens or flash with your fingers About Auto Focus Press the shutter fully downChecking the last shot image Quick Review Press b 7 on the control button Using the zoom feature When the zoom is set all the way toMinimum distance needed to focus on a subject Digital zoom Set the mode dial to , Press B on the control button Using the self-timerCenter the subject in the frame, and shoot the image Button Selecting a flash mode To cancel the self-timer during the operationWhen Power Save is OFF When Power Save is on To reduce red-eye when shooting live subjects Shooting with the AF illuminator97. appears on the LCD screen Set the mode dial to SET UP SET UP menu is displayedShooting with the finder Shooting with the date and time inserted DATE/TIME Twilight mode Twilight portrait modeLandscape mode Set the mode dial to SCN, and press the Menu button Select SCN using b/B on the control button NR slow shutterWay down Then the screen turns black Finally, when Set the mode dial to , and turn on the power Viewing images on the LCD screen of your cameraViewing single images Select Still Image using b/Bon the control button Viewing Index nine- or triple-image displayPress the Zoom W button once Press the Zoom W button once more Set the mode dial to and turn on the camera Viewing images on a TV screenPress b/B on the control button to select an image Deleting images Deleting still images To cancel the deletion Deleting images Deleting on the Index nine-image screenTo delete all the images Deleting on the Index triple- image screen At this point, the image has not yet been deleted To cancel the formatting Formatting a Memory StickStill images USB mode Copying still images to your computerSteps required by your OS Operating System Recommended computer environment Installing the USB driver Click USB Driver on Click Next. When Opening windowCopying still images to your computer Click Next, and eject the CD Preparing your camera Adaptor, and plug the adaptor into a wall outlet mains Connecting your camera to your computer For Windows 2000, Me, or XP usersFor Windows 98 or 98SE users Carry out only above Copying images Double-click My Computer, then double-click Removable DiskDouble-click DCIM, then double-click 100MSDCF Drag and drop the image files into the My Documents folder When a removable disk icon is not shown Copying imagesClick Next Picture Name and Destination window appears Example when viewing folders on Windows Me Click FinishImage file storage destinations and file names Wizard window closes Folder File name File meaning Viewing the images on your computer My Documents folder opens Image file opens For Macintosh users How to setup and operate your camera Changing menu settingsChanging items in the SET UP screen Before advanced operations Adjusting the exposure EV adjustment Mode dial /SCNSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Press the Menu button Select EV using b/B Adjusting color tones White Balance Mode dial /SCNSet the mode dial to , SCN, or Push the Menu button Advanced still image shooting Multi AF/CENTER AF Mode dial /SCN Multipoint AF Choosing a focus methodCenter AF Multipoint AF Shooting with the AF lock using Center AF Setting the distance to the subject Focus preset Mode dial /SCNPicture Effect Mode dial /SCN Subject using v/V Mode dial /SCN Select Spot Meter using b/B, then select on using v/VSpot light-metering For the DSC-P71 To cancel Spot light-metering Clip Motion Mode dialShooting multiple frames Set the mode dial to Press the Menu button Before using Clip MotionShoot the next frame Press the center z Shooting in Multi Burst mode Multi Burst Mode dialBefore using Multi Burst Moving Image in SET UP, select Multi Burst Set the mode dial to , or SCN Press the Menu button To return to Normal modeShooting still images for e-mail Deleting shot images Mode dial Enlarging a portion of a still imageEnlarging an image Playback Press the center z Playing back successive images Recording an enlarged Rotate Mode dial Rotating still imagesTo stop the playback of the slide show Press the B Forward, or the b Backward Protecting images For single imagesFor Index nine-image screen Still image For Index triple-image screen Resize Mode dial Changing image sizeTo remove protection from previously protected images To stop the resizing process Print Mode dial Select Print using b/B, then press the center zChoosing images to print To delete the Print mark Select OK using B, then press the center z To cancel the Print markSelect Print using v/V, then press the center z Center using b/B, and repeat Step To delete a Print mark Shooting movies Viewing movies on the LCD screen Enjoying movies Deleting movies Deleting on the single screenDeleting on the Index nine- image screen Select OK using b/B and press the center z Set the mode dial toSelect Delete using V Press the center z To delete all the images File numbers assigned when movies are cut Editing moviesCutting movies Playback of the movie starts To cancel cutting Decide on a cutting pointDeleting unnecessary portions of a movie Copying movies to your computer For Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me usersDouble-click MSSONY, then double-click MOML0001 Drag and drop the movie files into the My Documents folder To copy movie files using ImageMixer For Macintosh users Troubleshooting Batteries and Power Troubleshooting Shooting Still images/Movies Very bright subject Cannot record imagesWith the flash Come out red Date and time are Viewing images Deleting/Editing an image Your computer You cannot install ComputersUSB driver Camera Memory Stick Others Indicator on the LCD Screen When you turn offCamera does not work You cannot identify System Error Memory Stick ErrorFormat Error File Error Self-Diagnostics Display Number of images that can be saved/ shooting time Mail16M 32M 64M Clip Motion Multi Burst When the mode dial is set to Menu items When the mode dial is set to , SCN Moderec ModeAdditional information PFX P.EFFECT XNORMAL/ Mobile Selects the Clip Motion image size ± Flash Level+2/ +1/ x0/ -1 Video OUT item in SET UP IntervalQuality When the mode dial is set to SET UP items Power Save LCDBrightness LCD Backlight Precautions CleaningInternal rechargeable button battery On moisture condensation Effective use of the battery Memory StickNickel hydride batteries Specifications Battery lifeOutput connectors System Accessories Power, etcBC-CS1 Ni-MH battery charger AC-LS1 AC power adaptor not supplied Picture effect indicator LCD screenFor shooting still images 104 For shooting movies For still image playback For movie playback 320 qf Battery Index 107 7 4 3 5 1 1 Page Page Page Page